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The American Red Cross provides disaster relief and health and safety services. They operate across five chapters throughout the state of Florida with a strong network of volunteers. Please call or visit the website for more information.

This agency helps people with disabilities with a broad range of services. The goal is to enable them to live as independently as possible. Sign language interpreting services are available. Some Medicaid recipients may be eligible to transfer from a nursing home to their own home.

The Men’s Residence serves up to 36 men. These men may need help with drug and alcohol addiction, emotional issues and other life skills. The program is five months long. It combines intensive Bible study and life skills classes with one-one-one counseling and mentorship from dozens of volunteers. Call for more information.

The Pregnancy and Family Care Center offers many services to pregnant women. They offer parenting classes. Through these parenting classes, you may be able to obtain a range of items for you and your baby. They operate on an earn-while-you-learn basis. Young families get points toward diapers, clothes, toys, formula and other necessities. You must complete parenting studies, Bible courses, counseling hours and/or various other means of education. Call for more information.

The Women’s Care Center focuses on substance abuse and emotional and spiritual issues. They can accommodate up to 16 people at a time. It offers a one-year program broken up into two pieces. The first six months involves intense counseling, Bible study, financial and other life skills help. One-on-one mentoring with women from the church and the community will also be available. The second phase involves finding work. They will learn how to apply that which has been learned so that clients can have long-term success. Call for more information.

This program helps family members reunite with each other. They conduct searches using a variety of different methods. Please be advised that their resources are limited and they cannot always conduct a search for all clients. Please see the website for more information.

SCARC, Inc. offers group home services. They provide housing, training and support services to persons with developmental disabilities. Residents will receive training in skill areas that enable that help them pursue personal goals. Call for more information.